The case remains the same Luminor-style case with the patented replica watches uk crown guard and lever protection system. This gives the Due 38 much of the genetic material to look like any other Panerai replica. The proportions are well chosen, and on its own, with no useful size references for comparison, the Due 38 looks like any other Luminor. But put it on your wrist and the whole picture is transformed. The 38mm case diameter, coupled with the 11.2mm thickness, no longer has the bulky tool watch feel of the Panerai bearing on the wrist. Rather, the slim, svelte, and rather elegant Due 38 glides on without fanfare and fulfills its role as a dress watch. Beautifully.
Four versions are introduced at SIHH. Two in a stainless steel case and two in a rose gold case. Both case materials are offered with a beautiful ivory dial with blue Arabic numerals and luminous dots. In addition, the stainless steel version is offered in a very traditional Panerai-looking anthracite dial, while the rose gold is also available in a black dial. The hands are the traditional Panerai lancet-style hands with the leaf-shaped seconds hands with a counterweight tail. The luminous dots and hands are filled with very bright SuperLuminova and the watch is legible in the dark.